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Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the BibleAuthor: Eryn Lynum
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Can a Narwhal Get a Brain Freeze? - Lesson 102
Episode 114
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Have you ever heard of the “Unicorn of the Sea”? Discover how the narwhal inspired the unicorn myth, why its long tusk is so special, and what happens when this Arctic whale faces danger and experiences “brain freeze.” Just like narwhals can panic when threatened, we can feel overwhelmed too—but God gives us peace and clear minds as we trust Him.Here’s our trail map:Are Narwhals Unicorns of the Sea?What Is a Narwhal’s Horn?Can a Narwhal Get a Brain Freeze?How Can We Stay Calm When Scary Things Happen?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Grab your copy of Wonders of Creation and discover God’s designs in a fallen world: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creationExplore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Narwhal Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/narwhal-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and there was no sea anymore… The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!’” Revelation 21:1, 5 (NCV)“For God did not give us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit of power and of love and of a good mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLV)“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Cetaceans: Scientific order (category) of mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises.Marine Mammal: Mammals (warm-blooded, have hair or fur, breathe air through lungs, and feed their babies with milk) that live in or near the ocean for their whole lives.Unihemispheric Sleep: When a creature allows part of its brain to rest while the other part of its brain is still active and alert.Nerve Endings: End points of nerves that send messages from different parts of the body to the brain to tell it what is being felt.Panic: When someone suddenly feels...
